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"Personal Experiences Better than Book Learning," Illustration to "Punch"
George Du Maurier (English (born in France), 1834–1896)
1873
Medium/Technique
Wood engraving; India proof
Dimensions
Block: 12.5 x 10.4 cm (4 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Sheet: 21.9 x 16.4 cm (8 5/8 x 6 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 21.9 x 16.4 cm (8 5/8 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.1884
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionIllustration to "Punch, Feb. 1, 1873, vol. 64, p. 43; Caption to illustration: "Personal Experience Better than Book Learning / Governess: 'Well, and so they export wheat and cotton. Now, you've seen wheat in the ear but not cotton!' / Pupil: 'O, yes, I have! Grand'pa, you know!'"
Signed
Signed
Inscriptionsl.l. in block: "DM"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.